Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information; Introduction; Read This Manual Thoroughly; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems PV Link Installation Manual

Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Generac PV Link™. The PV
Link connects solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to the
Generac PWRcell™ Inverter for efficient, safe, and smart
transfer of solar generated power.
This manual provides instructions for installing PV Link,
including mounting and wiring information. It also
contains information for installing and commissioning
Generac SnapRS™ devices. Consult the installation and
operation manuals for other Generac PWRcell system
components, as applicable.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
updates, corrections, and product revisions at any time
without notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or visit
tance. The owner is responsible for correct maintenance
and safe use of the unit.
This manual must be used in conjunction with all other
supporting product documentation supplied with the
product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual
to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them
on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in
case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are
not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or
operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-
cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and
does not render the equipment unsafe.
Installation Manual for PV Link
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Safety Rules & General Information
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.

How to Obtain Service

For assistance, contact the nearest Independent Autho-
rized Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer Ser-
vice at 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722), or visit
www.generac.com.
When contacting Generac Customer Service, always
supply the complete model and serial number of the unit
as given on its data decal located on the unit. Record the
model and serial numbers in the spaces provided on the
front cover of this manual.
(000001)
(000002)
(000003)
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